Deep-Energy Retrofits Research Yields Promising Cost Savings, Human Well-Being Outcomes
January 09, 2024
January 09, 2024
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Modifying and upgrading building enclosures and mechanical systems in older, multi-family apartment buildings can achieve net-zero energy-use efficiencies and help inhabitants lower energy costs, breathe better air and live more comfortably--changes that have wide application for state and national climate-change efforts, a multidisciplinary team of faculty and student researchers has demonstrated.
Modifying and upgrading building enclosures and mechanical systems in older, multi-family apartment buildings can achieve net-zero energy-use efficiencies and help inhabitants lower energy costs, breathe better air and live more comfortably--changes that have wide application for state and national climate-change efforts, a multidisciplinary team of faculty and student researchers has demonstrated.